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How far is Sisimiut from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1975 miles / 3179 kilometers / 1716 nautical miles.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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1716
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Distance from New York to Sisimiut

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Sisimiut. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1975.147 miles
  • 3178.692 kilometers
  • 1716.356 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1972.680 miles
  • 3174.720 kilometers
  • 1714.212 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from New York to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from New York to Sisimiut generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W
Destination Sisimiut Airport
City: Sisimiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JHS
ICAO Code: BGSS
Coordinates: 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″W